Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan was throwing knockout hits in the comedy arena -- stand-up, TV and movies -- before he became a commentator for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). But Rogan's manly-but-honest approach to hilarity falls right in line with his UFC gig. Why go: Real men like to laugh, and Rogan has been on the comedy stage for nearly two decades offering up smart laughs that relate to everyone. Reconsider: When an abundance of testosterone is gathered in one room -- Rogan has been involved with martial arts since he was a teen -- someone's feelings could easily get hurt. Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; $50-$65; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Joe Rogan was throwing knockout hits in the comedy arena -- stand-up, TV and movies -- before he became a commentator for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). But Rogan's manly-but-honest approach to hilarity falls right in line with his UFC gig. Why go: Real men like to laugh, and Rogan has been on the comedy stage for nearly two decades offering up smart laughs that relate to everyone. Reconsider: When an abundance of testosterone is gathered in one room -- Rogan has been involved with martial arts since he was a teen -- someone's feelings could easily get hurt. Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; $50-$65; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Joe Rogan was throwing knockout hits in the comedy arena -- stand-up, TV and movies -- before he became a commentator for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). But Rogan's manly-but-honest approach to hilarity falls right in line with his UFC gig. Why go: Real men like to laugh, and Rogan has been on the comedy stage for nearly two decades offering up smart laughs that relate to everyone. Reconsider: When an abundance of testosterone is gathered in one room -- Rogan has been involved with martial arts since he was a teen -- someone's feelings could easily get hurt. Details: 8 p.m. Friday at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; $50-$65; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com